- 558
After Katsushika Hokusai
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- After Katsushika Hokusai
- The Hollow of the Great Wave off Kanagawa and The Red Fuji, from Fugaku Sanjurokkei
- Signed Hokusai aratame Iitsu hitsu
- Woodcut printed in colours, 19the century, later impression
- 26.5cm by 39cm. and 25cm. by 38.5cm.; 10¼in.by 15¼in., 9¾in. x 15in.
From the series The Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji, a seascape as Fuji is glimpsed through a great wave that is breaking in jagged foam over three boats, sub-title Kanagawa oki nami –ura (The Hollow of the Great Wave off Kanagawa), and (The Red Fuji), subtitled Gaifu kaisei, usually known as Fuji in clear Weather or South wind and Clear sky, also as Aka Fuji
Signed Hokusai aratame Iitsu hitsu
Signed Hokusai aratame Iitsu hitsu
Condition
With margins, 'Great Wave' in good condition apart from a few small, pale, scattered fox marks (mostly noticeable at extreme right sheet edge in the margin), 'Red Fuji' in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."